A2 Idiom Neutral

मुँह की खाना।

munh ki khana.

To face defeat.

Meaning

To suffer a humiliating loss or setback.

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Cultural Background

The phrase is very common in political discourse. It is often used in parenting to teach humility.

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Grammar Tip

Always remember to add 'पड़ना' to show the passive nature of the defeat.

Meaning

To suffer a humiliating loss or setback.

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Grammar Tip

Always remember to add 'पड़ना' to show the passive nature of the defeat.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank.

अहंकार के कारण उसे अंत में ______ पड़ी।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मुँह की खानी

The correct grammatical structure is 'मुँह की खानी पड़ी'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank. Fill Blank A2

अहंकार के कारण उसे अंत में ______ पड़ी।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मुँह की खानी

The correct grammatical structure is 'मुँह की खानी पड़ी'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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No, it is too strong. Use it only for significant or embarrassing losses.

Related Phrases

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दाँत खट्टे करना

contrast

To defeat someone

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